Why is an outdoor surge protector important?

Using an outdoor surge protector is important for several reasons: Protection against power surges: Outdoor environments are more prone to electrical surges caused by lightning strikes, power fluctuations, or faulty wiring. A surge protector helps divert excess voltage away from connected devices, safeguarding them against damage.

What is outdoor Ethernet surge protector?

Outdoor Ethernet Surge Protector is a surge protection device (SPD) that is inserted inline on an RJ45 CAT6/CAT5/CAT5e cable to prevent damage of electronic networking equipment. It can be mounted outside, and it's resistant to weather conditions (weatherproof IP44). It comes in the box enclosure which can be secured with a lock (not included).

Are outdoor surge protectors available for purchase?

The outdoor surge protectors are available for purchase. We have researched hundreds of brands and picked the top brands of outdoor surge protectors, including Tupavco, Ubiquiti Networks, CERRXIAN, PROCET PoE System, RFIOTASY.

Do surge protectors waste electricity?

Surge protectors do not waste electricity when they are functioning normally. They are designed to protect against power surges by diverting excess voltage, but they do not consume power during normal operation. However, some surge protectors may include features like power switches or indicator lights that consume minimal electricity.

How many watts can a lightning protector deliver?

The lightning protector PoE supports both Mode A (Pins 1,2+ 3,6-) and B (7,8+ 4,5-) of the 802.3af standard. 802.3af (PoE) can deliver up to 15.4 watts per port with 12.95W at the powered device, while 802.3at (PoE+) can deliver up to 30 watts with 25.5 watts available to devices. PoE Plus is also known as High PoE. Installation

Do lightning arrestors need to be grounded?

The Ethernet lightning arrestor must be properly grounded to work. The ethernet ground wire (11 Inch - 12 AWG) on the surge protector needs to be connected to ground through the shortest path. Excess electricity will follow the path of least resistance.